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LA61 RAD

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,560 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,560 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 40,180 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,672 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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LA61 RAD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA61 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA61 RAD registered?

LA61 RAD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is LA61 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 RAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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